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Naina Devi
Naina Devi is a town and a municipal council in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Why Naina Devi?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede
- Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kahlur Fort
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
- Shri Naina Devi Temple
Naina Devi at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede: The 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede occurred on 3 August 2008 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 146 people died and 150 were injured when they were crushed, trampled, or forced over the side of a ravine by the movement of a large panicking crowd.
- Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary: Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1962, it spans over 123 km2 (47 sq mi) of forested terrain in the Shivalik range of the outer Himalayas.
- Kahlur Fort: Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib: Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
- Shri Naina Devi Temple: The temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop in the Bilaspur District. There are several mythologies associated with the temple's creation.
Sightseeing Places
- 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede: The 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede occurred on 3 August 2008 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 146 people died and 150 were injured when they were crushed, trampled, or forced over the side of a ravine by the movement of a large panicking crowd.
- Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary: Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1962, it spans over 123 km2 (47 sq mi) of forested terrain in the Shivalik range of the outer Himalayas.
- Kahlur Fort: Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib: Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
- Shri Naina Devi Temple: The temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop in the Bilaspur District. There are several mythologies associated with the temple's creation.
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2008 Naina Devi temple stampede
The 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede occurred on 3 August 2008 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 146 people died and 150 were injured when they were crushed, trampled, or forced over the side of a ravine by the movement of a large panicking crowd.
Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1962, it spans over 123 km2 (47 sq mi) of forested terrain in the Shivalik range of the outer Himalayas.
Kahlur Fort
Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
Shri Naina Devi Temple
The temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop in the Bilaspur District. There are several mythologies associated with the temple's creation.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 74 km from Naina Devi.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib railway station, about 9 km from central Naina Devi.
- By Road: Naina Devi can be reached by bus service from Chandigarh.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Naina Devi (Apr, May, Jun) averages 16–28°C with about 55 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Naina Devi (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 20–27°C with about 166 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Naina Devi (Oct, Nov) averages 10–21°C with about 27 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Naina Devi (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 4–16°C with about 22 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C.
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History
- Summary: Naina Devi is a town and a municipal council in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- Overview: Naina Devi is a town and a municipal council in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- Ancient History: In the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Dakṣa’s daughter Sati , unable to endure the abuse directed at her husband Shiva during Dakṣa’s sacrifice, voluntarily abandons her body in the sacrificial fire, plunging Śiva into overwhelming grief. Carrying Satī’s corpse on his shoulder, Shiva wanders the worlds in a state of furious madness and begins the tandava, threatening destruction, which alarms the assembled deities. To restore order, Vishnu uses his weapons to cut Satī’s body into 108 parts, wherever these parts fall, sacred Shakti pithas arise, each associated with a particular form of the Goddess. Shri Naina Devi Temple
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Significance
In the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Dakṣa’s daughter Sati , unable to endure the abuse directed at her husband Shiva during Dakṣa’s sacrifice, voluntarily abandons her body in the sacrificial fire, plunging Śiva into overwhelming grief.
Spiritual Significance
In the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Dakṣa’s daughter Sati , unable to endure the abuse directed at her husband Shiva during Dakṣa’s sacrifice, voluntarily abandons her body in the sacrificial fire, plunging Śiva into overwhelming grief.
Pilgrimage Traditions
In 2008, it became the unfortunate site of a , which killed 146 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Naina Devi is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and May, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 29°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 74 km away. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib railway station, about 9 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include 2008 Naina Devi temple stampede, Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kahlur Fort, Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib and Shri Naina Devi Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 13°C to 29°C over the year, with about 863 mm of rain in total.
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